Mechanic II Packaging

Lamb Weston • Warden, WA

2d • $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintenance and operation of all processing equipment in the packaging area. The goal of this position is to gain the knowledge and skills required for the Packaging Mechanic Class “A” position. The Packaging Mechanic is a primary member of a team, which includes a Planner, a Maintenance Administrator, Wet line Mechanics, Electricians and Refrigeration/Boiler Mechanics, Maintenance Supervisors and a Maintenance Manager. This position reports primarily to the Packaging Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Team Leader and the Shift Manager on shift. The Warden Facility produces food service French fries, shredded and southern style hash browns and specialty products. The individual in this position must be able to disassemble, overhaul, and reassemble equipment, including rebuilding and modifying equipment in all areas of their responsibility. Also, the individual must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanical problems on all equipment and capable of recognizing malfunctions. The individual in this position will accomplish these tasks by utilizing a team concept, through working with team members and following directions and instructions from a team leader, supervisor or other qualified personnel. Work relationships and communication are key ingredients to the success of the individual holding this position. He/she must be able to attend all scheduled training, which may require travel. The individual in this position must establish and maintain open communication and productive working relationships with the Team Members, Maintenance Team Leaders, other Shift Support Personnel and the Shift Manager. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of all process equipment in the packaging area and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates. It is imperative the packaging mechanic conducts him/herself in a manner that ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of equipment and its surroundings. Overtime requirements in this position are common and may be required to meet operational goals. The nature of this work requires that lunch and rest break schedules for this position be adjusted to fit the activities of the team and processing line. This position includes work both inside and outside the facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the capability of efficient operation of all equipment in the process areas by using preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, overhauling and repairing equipment to achieve operational goals.
• Ensures unscheduled downtime and equipment repair is prioritized according to Plant needs by determining the impact to loss of production and/or safety issues.
• Assist with line calls on shift, and complete work orders as assigned and inform maintenance supervisor or maintenance team leader of additional work needed.
• Ensures that spare parts are available for plant systems and requests parts as needed.
• Be constantly aware of food safety.
• Ensures no injury to self or to others by following safe work practices and policies.
• Ensures interface with team members and other support personnel is conducted in a participative management style consistent with operational goals.
• Ensures all maintenance documents are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Accurately fills out and maintains the daily log.
• Maintains work area in a clean and functional condition.
• Maintain all tools and equipment not in use in their assigned locations.
• Under the supervision and direction of the maintenance supervisor, and other qualified maintenance personnel, install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant equipment.
• Performs ARC, MIG, TIG and Acetylene cutting and welding in a safe and correct manner when repairing and fabricating equipment.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive issues and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the company.
• Ensures that all work related activities within the facility are accomplished through methods which promote safety to employees and which minimize potential impact to the community environment in which we live.
• Ensure that additional accountabilities as may be required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet Operational Division Standards and Objectives.
• Performs assigned responsibilities during Plant evacuation or other emergency situations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed